MD MICRO SYSTEM MODEL OPERATION MANUAL MD-M3H Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product. To obtain the best performance from this product, please read this manual carefully. It will guide you in operating your SHARP product. MD-M3H MD micro system consisting of MD-M3H MD (Main unit) and CP-M3H (Speaker system). CONTENTS Page SPECIAL NOTES .............................................. 1 ACCESSORIES ................................................. 2 PRECAUTIONS ................................................. 2 NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS .... 3-5 PREPARATION FOR USE .............................. 6-8 SETTING THE CLOCK ...................................... 9 SOUND CONTROL ......................................... 10 COMPACT DISC OPERATION ........................ 11 MINIDISC OPERATION ................................... 12 CONVENIENT CD AND MD OPERATIONS .... 13-15 RADIO OPERATION .................................. 16-17 RDS (Radio Data System) OPERATION ... 18-27 Page RECORDING .............................................. 28-31 EDITING ..................................................... 32-38 TIMER OPERATION ................................... 39-41 USING EXTERNAL UNITS ........................ 42-43 WHAT IS A MINIDISC? ................................... 44 MINIDISC SYSTEM LIMITATIONS .................. 45 TROUBLESHOOTING ................................ 45-46 ERROR MESSAGES ....................................... 47 RESETTING THE MICROCOMPUTER ........... 48 MAINTENANCE .............................................. 48 SPECIFICATIONS ........................................... 49 TERMS OF GUARANTEE Sharp Electronics (UK) Ltd. ("Sharp") guarantees to provide for the repair, or at its option the replacement, of this product subject to the conditions listed below:- 1. This guarantee shall only apply to faults which are due to inferior workmanship or materials. It does not cover faults or damage caused by accident, misuse, fair wear and tear, neglect, tampering with the product, or repair other than by a Service Facility appointed by Sharp. As this product is intended for private domestic use only, the guarantee will not apply if the product is used in the course of a business, trade or profession. To benefit from this guarantee, any fault which occurs must be notified to Sharp, or its appointed Service Facility within one year from the date this product was purchased. Proof of purchase must be provided. The guarantee does not cover carriage costs, jewelled styli, audio tapes, compact discs or batteries. In the unlikely event of this product requiring repair, please contact the supplier from whom it was purchased. Where this is not possible, please contact the Sharp Customer Information Centre on the telephone number given below. No person has any authority to vary the terms or conditions of this guarantee. This guarantee is offered as an additional benefit to your statutory rights, and does not affect these rights in any way. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. If you have any difficulty operating this product, or would like information on other Sharp products, please telephone the Sharp Customer Information Centre on the number given below. Sharp Customer Information Centre - Telephone 0345 125387 SHARP ELECTRONICS (U.K.) LTD. Sharp House, Thorp Road, Newton Heath, Manchester, M40 5BE SHARP CORPORATION TINSE0236AWZZ A9903.YT SPECIAL NOTES NOTE FOR USERS IN THE U.K. The mains lead of this product is fitted with a nonrewireable (moulded) plug incorporating a 3A fuse. Should the fuse need to be replaced, a BSI or or ASTA approved BS 1362 fuse marked and of the same rating as above, which is also indicated on the pin face of the plug must be used. Always refit the fuse cover after replacing the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover fitted. In the unlikely event of the socket outlet in your home not being compatible with the plug supplied, cut-off the mains plug and fit an appropriate type. DANGER: The fuse from the cut-off plug should be removed and the cut-off plug destroyed immediately and disposed of in a safe manner. Under no circumstances should the cut-off plug be inserted else-where into a 13A socket outlet as a serious electric shock may occur. To fit an appropriate plug to the mains lead, follow the instructions below: IMPORTANT: The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue Brown : Neutral : Live Ensure that neither the brown nor the blue wire is connected to the earth terminal in your three pin plug. Before replacing the plug cover, make sure that: q If the new fitted plug contains a fuse, its value is the same as that removed from the cut-off plug. q The cord grip is clamped over the sheath of the mains lead and not simply over the lead wires. IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBT, CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN. SERVICE INFORMATION In the unlikely event of your equipment requiring repair, please contact the dealer or supplier from whom it was purchased. Where this is not possible, please contact the telephone number listed below. You will then be given details of how to obtain service. - 0345-125387 Please note; all calls will be charged at local rate. Certain replacement parts and accessories may be obtained from our main parts distributor. WILLOW VALE ELECTRONICS LTD. MANCHESTER0161-682-1415 READING 01189-876444 In the unlikely event of this equipment requiring repair during the guarantee period, you will need to provide proof of the date of purchase to the repairing company. Please keep your invoice or receipt, which is supplied at the time of purchase. As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this product may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: q The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the plug terminal which is marked N or coloured black. q The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the plug terminal which is marked L or coloured red. q Recording and playback of any material may require consent, which SHARP is unable to give. Please refer particularly to the provisions of the Copyright Act 1956, the Dramatic and Musical Performers Protection Act 1958, the Performers Protection Acts 1963 and 1972 and to any subsequent statutory enactments and orders. q This equipment complies with the requirements of Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC. q When the ON/STAND-BY button is set at STANDBY position, mains voltage is still present inside the unit. When the ON/STAND-BY button is set at STANDBY position, the unit may be brought into operation by the timer mode or remote control. Warning: This unit contains no user serviceable parts. Never remove covers unless qualified to do so. This unit contains dangerous voltages, always remove mains plug from the socket before any service operation and when not in use for a long period. CAUTION Use the MD micro system only in accordance with the instructions given in this manual and do not at1 tempt to interfere with the interlock switch or make ACCESSORIES "AA" size battery (UM/SUM-3, R6, HP-7 or similar) ×2 Remote control × 1 AC power lead × 1 AM loop aerial × 1 FM aerial × 1 Speaker wire × 2 Speaker cushion × 8 Note: Parts and accessories mentioned in this operation manual other than those in the drawing are not included. PRECAUTIONS s General q Please ensure that the equipment is positioned in a well ventilated area and ensure that there is at least 10cm (4") of free space along the sides and back. There must also be a minimum of 20cm (8") of free space on the top of the unit. q Do not use oil, solvents, petrol, paint thinners or insecticides on the unit. q Do not expose the unit to moisture, to temperatures higher than 60°C (140°F) or to extreme low temperatures. q Keep the unit away from direct sunlight, strong magnetic fields, excessive dust, humidity and electronic/electrical equipment (home computers, facsimiles, etc.) which generates electrical noise. q Hold the AC power plug by the head when removing it from the AC socket, since pulling the lead can damage internal wires. q Do not remove the outer cover, as this may result in electric shock. Refer internal service to your local SHARP service facility. q Use the unit on a firm, level surface free from vibration, and do not place anything on the top of the unit. q If the unit malfunctions whilst in use, press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the stand-by mode, then disconnect the AC power lead from the AC socket. Plug the AC power lead back in, and then press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. q If an electrical storm is taking place near you, it is suggested that you disconnect the AC power lead from the AC socket for safety. Warning: The voltage used must be the same as that specified on this unit. Using this product with a higher voltage other than which is specified is dangerous and may result in a fire or other type of accident causing damage. SHARP will not be held responsible for any damage resulting from use of this unit with a voltage other than that which is specified. s Volume control The sound level at a given volume setting depends on a combination of speaker efficiency, location and various other factors. It is advisable to avoid exposure to high volume levels, which occur whilst turning the unit on with the volume control setting up high, or whilst continually listening at high volumes. s Condensation Sudden temperature changes, storage or operation in an extremely humid environment may cause condensation inside the cabinet (CD pickup, MD pickup, etc.) or on the transmitter LED on the remote control. Condensation can cause the unit to malfunction. If this happens, leave the power on with no disc in the unit until normal playback is possible (about 1 hour). Wipe off any condensation on the transmitter LED with a soft cloth before operating the unit. Warning: CD players use a laser pickup which can damage the eyes if viewed directly. Do not look at the pickup, and do not touch the pickup directly. 2 NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS s Front panel 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. Power On/stand-by Button (MD) Display Button Timer Stand-by Indicator MD Compornent (MD) Record Button (CD/MD/TUNER) Memory Button (CD/MD) Stop Button (TUNER) Tuning Down Button (CD/MD) Play/Pause Button (TUNER) Tuning Up Button Function Selector Buttons CD Eject Button (RDS) Programme Type/Traffic Information Search Button (RDS) EON Button (RDS) Auto Station Programme Memory Button (RDS) Display Mode Button (RDS) Station Selector Button MD Eject Button (CD/MD) Track Up/Cue Button (TUNER) Preset Up Button (CD/MD) Track Down/Review Button (TUNER) Preset Down Button CD 0MD Normal Speed Edit Button CD 0MD High Speed Edit Button Surround Button Preset Equalizer Button Extra Bass Button Headphone Socket Volume Control 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 s Rear panel 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Speaker Terminals FM 75 Ohms Aerial Socket AM Loop Aerial Socket Auxiliary Input (Analogue) Level Control Demo Switch Auxiliary Input (Analogue) Sockets AC Input Socket 3 (Continued) s Display window 1 SURROUND L R RDS TP TA EON TI PTY PTYI AM PM X-BASS ST OVER REC OFF PLAY ON DISC TOC TRACK MEMORY RANDOM TOTAL REMAIN 8 8888888 88 2 kHz REC MHz SLEEP 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SURROUND X-BASS ST DISC TOC TRACK MEMORY RANDOM TOTAL REMAIN 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 L R RDS TP TA EON TI PTY PTYI AM PM OVER REC PLAY 8 8888888 88 27 kHz REC MHz SLEEP 23 24 25 26 28 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. Level Meters Character Information Display Surround Indicator Extra Bass Indicator FM Stereo Indicator FM Stereo Mode Indicator (CD/MD) Disc Indicator (CD/MD) Track Indicator (CD/MD/TUNER) Memory Indicator (CD/MD) Repeat Indicator (CD/MD) Play/Pause Indicator (MD) TOC Indicator (CD/MD) Random Play Indicator (CD/MD) Total Indicator (CD/MD) Remaining Time Indicator RDS Indicator (RDS) Traffic Programme Indicator (RDS) Traffic Announcement Indicator (RDS) EON Indicator (RDS) Traffic Information Indicator (RDS) Programme Type Indicator (RDS) Dynamic PTY Indicator Timer Record /Timer Play Indicator CD Indicator MD Indicator (MD) Record Indicator AM/PM Indicator Sleep Indicator s Speaker section 1 2 3 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Tweeter Woofer Speaker Grille Bass Reflex Duct Speaker Terminals 4 5 4 (Continued) s Remote control 1. Remote Control Transmitter LED 2. (RDS) Programme Type/Traffic Information Search Button 3. (RDS) Station Selector Button 4. Clock Button 5. Surround Button 6. Timer Button 7. Name/TOC Edit Button 8. Sleep Button 9. (TUNER) Preset Up/Down Buttons 10. Extra Bass Button 11. Preset Equalizer Button 12. (MD) Display Button 13. Enter Button 14. Clear Button 15. Character Select Buttons 16. (CD/ ...